Volvo 240
Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 1,986 cc
C5 BYPMOT history
C5 BYP is a blue petrol Volvo 240 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 170,077 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 9 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,333 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 BYP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 240
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 31 Dec 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 BYP was last recorded at 170,077 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 3,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,240 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,837 miles
- Average per year
- 1,333 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,077 miles
- 2025 – 166,240 miles
- 2024 – 161,144 miles
- 2023 – 155,667 miles
- 2018 – 153,834 miles
- 2017 – 152,671 miles
- 2008 – 151,128 miles
- 2007 – 148,386 miles
- 2006 – 143,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,077 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses, 4 x ferules
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near and offside, front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,077 miles (+3,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 170,077 miles
- Test number
- 178616924211
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass166,240 miles (+110)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 166,240 miles
- Test number
- 565964030255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses, 4 x ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,130 miles (+4,986)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,130 miles
- Test number
- 178279802154
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed fuel mixture too rich (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses, 4 x ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,144 miles (+187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 161,144 miles
- Test number
- 578933659588
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail160,957 miles (+5,290)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,957 miles
- Test number
- 877108591543
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inlet to rear silencer is broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass155,667 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 155,667 miles
- Test number
- 781549366494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail155,663 miles (+1,829)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,663 miles
- Test number
- 296048554791
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorOffside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 1 pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass153,834 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 153,834 miles
- Test number
- 113764651970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,798 miles (+1,127)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,798 miles
- Test number
- 926007804255
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed All 4 flexi pipes to front brakes are starting to show surface cracks but not excessive (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass152,671 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 152,671 miles
- Test number
- 398869873786
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail152,671 miles (+1,543)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,671 miles
- Test number
- 194409205286
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass151,128 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 151,128 miles
- Test number
- 120623868145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail151,103 miles (+2,717)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,103 miles
- Test number
- 272479158403
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass148,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 148,386 miles
- Test number
- 111279757116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,385 miles (+4,569)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,385 miles
- Test number
- 283459057474
- FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Pass143,816 miles (+282)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 143,816 miles
- Test number
- 124726556127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteOffside front brake disc backplate corroded
Fail143,534 miles1 dangerous13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,534 miles
- Test number
- 314466946195
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C5 BYP
- Does C5 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BYP is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 BYP?
- The MOT on C5 BYP is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 BYP done?
- C5 BYP was recorded at 170,077 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,333 miles a year.
- Has C5 BYP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 BYP has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 BYP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 BYP find?
- C5 BYP passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.
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